What would you do?

Quick question for everyone on here. I was offered a boutique IB internship for the summer, but it is unpaid. I have opportunity with another boutique IB which is paid but not until late January. The problem is the internship that is unpaid wants an answer before January. Do I risk saying no to that internship and try for the paid internship. I don't have any IB experience prior and need one this summer.

Thanks everyone, really looking forward to some advice.

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I am a first year MBA student. Came right after my undergraduate for athletic purposes. At a semi target not top 25 though. I could work for free but obviously paid would be ideal to help save.

 

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